Skip to content
The Aeronut Podcast podcast artwork

PODCAST · leisure

The Aeronut Podcast

by Austin Jesse

Welcome to the Aeronut Podcast!Each episode, we cover aviation from a new angle, with interviews from guests.

Publisher-supplied feed metadata · PodParley refreshed Apr 15, 2026 · Source feed

Episodes

  1. Vaughn Bateman, P-3, B-25, C-47 pilot

    This week on The Aeronut Podcast, we're talking to Vaughn Bateman, a former United States Navy P-3 pilot who now flies for Yankee Air Museum as a B-25 and C-47 pilot. We discuss what his favorite plane between the B-25 and C-47 is, some stories of his time flying long missions looking fo r subs…

    more
  2. Chris Henry, EAA Museum Programs Director

    In this episode of The Aeronut Podcast, I'm joined by another special guest from the Experimental Aircraft Association, Chris Henry. Chris has had an interesting aviation career, working as a medical helicopter dispatcher before working at EAA, eventually becoming the Museum Programs Director. He...

  3. The Mother of All Airshows with Dick Knapinski

    This week on The Aeronut Podcast, we're talking about a whole variety of things, all relating to the Experimental Aircraft Association. Joining me is Dick Knapinski, who is the the Director of Communications for EAA. Dick has all kinds of cool experiences from working behind the scenes at...

  4. What is Civil Air Patrol?

    Ever wonder if there's an aviation and leadership program designed for young people that's also an auxiliary of the USAF? Well then you're in the right place because today we're talking all about Civil Air Patrol. CAP was founded back in 1941, only a few days before Pearl Harbor. CAP has done…

    more
  5. Missionary and General Aviation with Bob Hamilton (TAP 21)

    Have you ever wondered what it's like to land a small plane on the Amazon river supporting local people? This week on The Aeronut Podcast, I'm joined by Bob Hamilton. Bob flew cargo out of Willow Run Airport for several years, then transitioned to missionary work in Brazil, flying his Super…

    more
  6. B-25 flying and GA with Mike Vetter

    This week on The Aeronut Podcast, we're talking all about what it's like to fly the B-25 "Rosie's Reply" in an airshow. Mike is a great pilot for Yankee Air Museum, and he joins me this week to talk about some of his other experiences and stories. Those include working for Cessna and ferrying…

    more
  7. USAF Test with MAJ Jared Evans

    "You can have a RC plane, why can't you have a RC tank that's full size?" No, we're not interviewing an RC enthusiast. Today we're talking all about USAF test with MAJ Jared Evans. Jared worked testing several different things for the AF, including guided bombs, and he has some pretty crazy…

    more
  8. Aviation Photography with Erik Johnston

    In this episode, we're talking all about aviation photography featuring Erik Johnston. Erik has photographed a wide variety of aircraft over his career, and he shares some tips as well as some stories from some of the aircraft and people he's met along the way. Aircraft he's photographed include...

  9. Air Force Combat Controller Teams with Dan Schilling

    In this episode of The Aeronut Podcast, we're talking USAF CCT with Dan Schilling. Dan retired after a long career involved in USAF special warfare, including starting a unit that remains classified to this day. He was a part of the Battle of Mogadishu in 1993, where he was credited with saving…

    more
  10. Season Two Trailer

    This is a trailer for Season Two of The Aeronut Podcast. We'll be featuring these interviews and many more starting Nov. 2, 2021. Thanks for listening, please leave a rating/review, and we'll be back in ten days with Dan Schilling's interview to kick off Season Two! Visit our website for contact...

  11. Dan Schilling Interview Trailer

    In Season Two of The Aeronut Podcast, I interview Dan Schilling, a former USAF Combat Controller who fought in the Battle of Mogadishu. (Colloquially known as "Black Hawk Down") He would go on to become an author, writing the book Alone at Dawn, about the first Medal Of Honor for the Air Force...

  12. Season Trailer

    This is a trailer episode for The Aeronut Podcast, looking back on the 2020-21 season. Please leave a rating/review, subscribe, and we'll be back in the fall with Season Two!

  13. Season Highlights

    Since summer is coming up and things are getting busier, the first season of the Aeronut Podcast is now over. Here are some of the best lines, stories, and moments from that first season. Thanks to everyone who listened! We'll be back in the fall with Season Two, but you might want to check back...

  14. Bose Headsets with Brian Gawronski

    Have you ever wondered about how headsets for general aviation are developed and produced? Or what it's like to showcase those products at major airshows across the country Well, you're in the right place then. This week on The Aeronut Podcast, we're joined by Brian Gawronski. Brian worked for...

  15. Aircraft Structural Testing with Robert Morford

    Do you know that military aircraft undergo rigorous testing to determine stress points in their structure? Or that a device is used to literally push down the wings of an aircraft to see when and how they break? This week on The Aeronut Podcast, I'm joined by former McDonnell Douglas aeronautical...

  16. ATC with Brent Morgan

    Have you ever wondered what it's like to be an air traffic controller in a war zone? Controlling multiple runways with drones, fighters, and bombers while under enemy mortar fire? Well, that's what Brent Morgan did in the Air Force. He was an Air Traffic Controller (ATC) in the United States Air...

  17. Alison Beatty

    Did you know that in 1944 a B-24 bomber rolled off of Willow Run's production lines every 60 minutes? Isn't that crazy? How did they do that? That success was largely due to the women that worked at the plant, known as Rosie the Riveters. This week on The Aeronut Podcast, Alison Beatty joins me…

    more
  18. Delane Buttacavoli

    This week on The Aeronut Podcast, we're continuing our Women in Aviation series with an interview with Delane Butttacavoli. Delane is a B-25D captain for Yankee Air Museum, as well as a Boeing 737 pilot for Southwest airlines. We discuss how she got her start in aviation, how she managed both...

  19. Overview of Women in Aviation

    "They don't know that they can, they don't know that they can go into this field"... On this episode of The Aeronut Podcast, we're talking all about the history and importance of women in aviation, with Hannah Buttacavoli. Hannah is a friend from Yankee Air Museum, and she's the ideal person to...

  20. Women in Aviation Month Trailer

    Did you know that in 1945, women comprised 36% of the civilian work force? Did you know that only 5% of pilots in the world today are women? In April, we're talking all about women in aviation, with a month of themed content and interviews with some incredible ladies. For this month of content…

    more
  21. F-16 Viper with Mike Torrealday

    Ever wonder what it's like to eject out of a fighter jet? This week on the Aeronut Podcast, I'm joined by former USAF F-16 and OV-10 pilot Mike "T-DAY" Torrealday. We talk about his time flying the OV-10 Bronco in the Forward Air Controller (FAC) mission, and his over 4,000 hours in the F-16...

  22. Teaser for Mike Torrealday

    This is a teaser for the upcoming episode with Mike "T-Day" Torrealday, where we talk about his time flying the OV-10 Bronco and later the F-16 Viper in the USAF. During that time, he departed a jet due to an engine failure. The episode will release on 3/22/21. Please subscribe, leave a...

  23. Missionary Aviation with Matt Cropsey

    This week on The Aeronut Podcast, we're talking all about missions aviation with Matt Cropsey! Matt worked for ABWE as a missionary pilot and mechanic, and he has some great stories to tell from his experiences. We discuss jungle plane crashes, his exciting childhood, as well as what it's like to...

  24. P-3 Orion with Howard Rundell

    This is the corrected version of Howard Rundell's interview, since during the editing process I accidently cut out my voice, so you could not tell what questions he was answering.. Hopefully this fixes all of that. This week on The Aeronut Podcast, we're talking Cold War anti-submarine warfare…

    more
  25. TAP OO3 USN helicopters with Mr. Pat Burtch

    This week I continue my interview with Mr. Patric Burtch, regarding the time that he spent in the USN flying a variety of rotary-wing aircraft. We pick from last week, where he was talking about the handling and performance of the SH-2 Seasprite. This week, we discuss his second deployment with…

    more
  26. TAP 002 Mr. Pat Burtch

    This week on The Aeronut Podcast, we have the first in a two-part series, all about Vietnam War rescue missions deep behind enemy lines, resupplying the fleet in the Gulf War, and a James Bond type helicopter that could have been, all of that and much much more this week, right here on The…

    more
  27. TAP OO1: B-25D Yankee Warrior with Mr. Jerry Lester

    In this episode, Mr. Jerry Lester joins me to discuss the history of the B-25D Yankee Warrior. Jerry conducted a good portion of the research into the history of the B-25, and he has some really good stories as well. We talk about her combat time in World War Two, and go on to discuss such topics...

Type above to search every episode's transcript for a word or phrase. Matches are scoped to this podcast.

Searching…

We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.

No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.

Showing of matches

No topics indexed yet for this podcast.

Loading reviews...

ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to the Aeronut Podcast!Each episode, we cover aviation from a new angle, with interviews from guests.

HOSTED BY

Austin Jesse

CATEGORIES

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Aeronut Podcast have?

The Aeronut Podcast currently has 27 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The Aeronut Podcast about?

Welcome to the Aeronut Podcast!Each episode, we cover aviation from a new angle, with interviews from guests.

How often does The Aeronut Podcast release new episodes?

The Aeronut Podcast has 27 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

Where can I listen to The Aeronut Podcast?

You can listen to The Aeronut Podcast on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.

Who hosts The Aeronut Podcast?

The Aeronut Podcast is created and hosted by Austin Jesse.
URL copied to clipboard!